Violence and poor viewing figures could mean civilian Big Brother is axed, according to reports.

Viewer Gary Lack-Jones has set up a petition calling for the show to be scrapped as it overstepped the mark with its violence, swearing and racial slurs.

The petition has been set up on change.org and it's hoping Ofcom will take notice before viewers hope to send it to Channel 5.

It states: "I am calling for the controversial tv reality show big brother from UK television.

Things got fiery with seconds on Sunday's episode (Image: Channel 5)

Drinks were hurled which led to Lotan being evicted (Image: Channel 5)

"Every year this prime time TV show is fronted by unacceptable violence, language, sexual exploitation, and scenes of unacceptable behaviour suitable for television viewing.

"The producers supply the housemates with copious amounts of alchol, in the hope that it will attempt to cause eruptions with members, namely purposely getting a reaction to make what they think is good tv.

"Year upon year there are scenes of violence, past episodes of racial harassment, unacceptable behaviour and this is condoned by tv producers all in effort to gain viewing figures."

The show is known for it's arguments (Image: Channel 5)

Lotan has been booted out of the house (Image: Channel 5)

More than 300 people have signed the petition in just 24 hours.

One fan wrote: "Housemates are either fame hungry bullies or idiots."

Viewers were shocked when Lotan hurled his beer over female housemates sparking an epic brawl which almost tipped the show into chaos.